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Bachelor of Arts in Music

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is to prepare students to become accomplished musicians as they attain musical skills, knowledge, and experience within a liberal arts tradition that encompasses a Christian worldview.

The B.A. in Music is designed for students who demonstrate aptitude or music study and features a broad focus on music through historical, theoretical, and performance studies.

General Music

The Concentration in General Music is designed for students planning a career in performance, higher education teaching, or other areas of music. The degree program contains not only a major in a selected area of music, but also a strong component of liberal arts courses.

AREAS OF STUDY

Theory & Practice

Music Tech

Form & Analysis

Arranging

Music History and Literature

Fundamentals of Conducting

Performance Ensembles

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Accompanist

Arranger

Audio Engineer

Broadcasting Engineer

Music Teacher

Musician

Lyricist

Song Writer

Music Librarian

Church-Related Musician,

Music Therapist

Private Music Teacher

Publisher Sales

Publicist

Worship and Church Music

The Concentration in Worship and Church Music is designed to meet the needs of those students who wish to study music for a career in church music and worship, both in the traditional and contemporary worship setting. The degree program contains a major in a selected area of music, a strong component of liberal arts courses, and a concentration of courses designed to train students in church music.

AREAS OF STUDY

Theory and Practice

Music Tech

Music History

Guitar for the Worship Musician

Introduction to Congregational Song

Introduction to Church Music Ministry

Worship Lit & Techniques

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Recording Artist

Worship Pastor

Accompanist

Music Teacher

Musician

Choral Director

Stage Director

Worship Arts Director

Sound Technician

Business Studies

The B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Business Studies is designed for students planning a career in business and/or administration in which music plays a significant role – industry, entrepreneurial, or church ministry. The degree program contains a major in a selected performance area of music (vocal, instrumental, keyboard), a strong component of liberal arts courses, and a concentration in business studies (guided electives).